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Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon (1942): movie guide
Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon (1942) is a Mystery, Thriller, Crime running about 68 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.4/10 from 152 votes. Notable cast includes Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Lionel Atwill, William Post Jr.. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1942-12-25
- Runtime: 68 min
- TMDB: 6.4/10
- Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Crime
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1942-12-25
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What is Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon about?
In the midst of World War II, Sherlock Holmes rescues the Swiss inventor of a new bomb-sight from the Gestapo and brings him to England, where he quickly falls into the clutches of the evil Professor Moriarty.
Cast highlights
Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon features Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Lionel Atwill, William Post Jr., Kaaren Verne, Dennis Hoey. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1942-12-25. Runtime: 68 minutes. TMDB score: 6.4/10 (152 votes). Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Crime. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon?
- Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon is listed as Mystery, Thriller, Crime on TMDB.
- How long is Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon?
- Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon runs about 68 minutes.
- Who stars in Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon?
- Cast highlights include Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Lionel Atwill, William Post Jr., Kaaren Verne, Dennis Hoey.
- Does Cinema Box stream Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
